There are
968 mi
from Evanston, IL to Warwick, RI
That's the driving distance. It would take 18 hours 36 mins to go from Evanston, Illinois to Warwick, Rhode Island.
The flight distance (direct flight from Evanston, IL to Warwick, RI) is 836.37 mi.
968 mi = 1,557.23 kms